Debenhams slashes giant garden umbrella from £470 to £130 ready for the heatwave

The "mini" heatwave has us all itching to bask in the sunshine and prep our gardens ready for the summer days ahead. It's the ideal moment to jazz up your outdoor area with some key pieces of furniture. Sun loungers and patio sets are fab for chilling out, but a good parasol is a must-have to shield you from the sun's intense rays or any surprise rain showers.

That's why bargain hunters are dashing to Debenhams to snap up the Living and Home 3M Banana Cantilever Outdoor Patio Parasol , now reduced from a hefty £470 to a mere £130. READ MORE: Handy £23 garden gadget cleans patios in 'one afternoon' with 'amazing' results READ MORE: Rattan garden day bed hailed 'comfortable and versatile' with hidden storage now almost £50 off This chic free-hanging parasol is just what you need for that essential shade on sizzling days or to prevent sunburn, and it's also ace for cutting down glare on your screens if you're working outdoors or keeping you dry during al fresco meals. The 3M Banana Cantilever Patio Parasol boasts a versatile tilt-and-adjust feature, and its pole-free design means no more annoying obstructions or spoiled views.



Sporting a generous three metre wide vcanopy that's UV-resistant, it offers top-notch protection against the sun's harmful rays. Standing at 2.6 metres tall, it also ensures you can wander about underneath without worrying about bumping your head.

The base of the Banana Cantilever Patio Parasol is fully mobile, with wheels for easy manoeuvring and an option to fill it for added stability. Despite only having three reviews on the Debenhams website, all are glowing five-star ratings. One satisfied customer wrote: "Excellent quality, really pleased with this parasol and the base is nice and firm.

" Another echoed these sentiments, saying: "Great product good quality, perfect for the garden shade ," while a third added: "Banana umbrella is just what I need, shade is brilliant." If the Banana Cantilever Patio Parasol from Debenhams is still a bit too pricey, Dunelm's Elements 3m Cantilever Parasol is a fantastic alternative priced at £79. It boasts a similar hanging design, measures three metres wide, and comes in three different colours to match any garden design.

For those who prefer a more traditional parasol style, Dunelm also offers the 2.7m Macrame Parasol for £79. This cream-coloured parasol features macrame fringing around the edge and a traditional centre pole, making it the perfect addition to any boho-chic outdoor space, reports the Mirror .

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